SeasonMapAlUla (Al-'Ula) weather in August
Saudi Arabia
August in AlUla: sweltering, dry — not the time — 41°C afternoons.
#12 of 12 months in AlUla · #1299 of 1383 destinations to visit in August · comfort 31/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on AlUla in August
Other months in AlUla
AlUla's forum rates November through March as the recommended season, with daytime temperatures settling into the low 20s°C — genuinely pleasant for walking around Hegra and the old town. Regulars flag the desert nights as cold enough to need real layers, a sharp contrast to the mild days.
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AlUla climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 42°C / 108°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 41°C / 106°F | |
| Rainfall | 1 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 23% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Sunshine | 12 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.1 h | |
| Wind | 19 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 59 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in AlUla in August
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for AlUla's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherAlUla's best weather comes in February, March and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.
August coincides with Sites on summer hours.
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What's on in AlUla in August
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Sites on summer hours
1 Jun – 15 Sep · usuallyExtreme heatVisits move to the first hour after sunrise and to the evening; the middle of the day is spent indoors. The valley is at its emptiest and cheapest for exactly that reason.
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AlUla in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit AlUla?
- August in AlUla: sweltering, dry — not the time — 41°C afternoons. It ranks #12 of 12 months for AlUla on SeasonMap's comfort score (31/100).
- What is the weather like in AlUla in August?
- In August, AlUla averages a daily high of 42.1°C and a low of 27.3°C, with about 0.7 mm of rain over roughly 0.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in AlUla in August?
- AlUla has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 59 in August.